US Press Secretary Leavitt Expecting Second Child in May
Does Trump truly support working mothers, or is his pro-family stance just politically convenient rhetoric?
Above: Karoline Leavitt outside the White House on Dec. 16, 2025. Image credit: Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg/Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Trump's own words to former employees at the Trump Organization who became pregnant labeled them as "an inconvenience" and no longer "useful." This history raises serious questions about whether the administration truly values working mothers or just offers empty rhetoric when politically convenient.
Republican narrative
The administration has created a genuinely pro-family environment in the White House, with President Trump and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles providing real support for working mothers. This commitment to family values demonstrates leadership that recognizes the importance of supporting employees through major life events.
